Firefly Aerospace’s Blue Ghost Mission 1 Embarks on Historic Lunar Voyage

Vicky Lee5 months ago3 months ago08 mins

In the early hours of January 15, 2025, Firefly Aerospace successfully launched its Blue Ghost Mission 1, a critical step in advancing commercial lunar exploration. The SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket lifted off from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station at 1:11 a.m. EST (06:11 UTC), carrying the Blue Ghost lunar lander toward its destination—the Mare Crisium…

IM-1 Mission: Pioneering Lunar Exploration Through Public-Private Collaboration

Tiana Blake1 year ago4 months ago012 mins

In February 2024, the scientific and aerospace communities reached a milestone as the IM-1 mission achieved its objective of landing on the Moon’s South Pole. This mission, powered by a strategic collaboration between NASA and Intuitive Machines, marks a new chapter in lunar exploration. The IM-1 mission not only underscores the potential of public-private partnerships…